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03/04/2024

Ema Pramo gi pendaba khalao asumna Manipur meeyam su soidana faoramgani

03/04/2024

The Readers Book Store, a household name for every bibliophile begun its 6th Anniversary Sales. The 6 days event is being decorated with books from different genres from fiction, non-fiction and academic writings.
Born out of a like minded people and passion of reading, Chingkhei shares his journey and his time with the group.

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The Readers Book Store
Date: 02 - 07 April 2024

‘Yaoshang di eerangsina kapthakhre;’ a young player remarked. ‘No Chakkouba, no yaoshang, no Lai Haraoba with this confl...
02/04/2024

‘Yaoshang di eerangsina kapthakhre;’ a young player remarked. ‘No Chakkouba, no yaoshang, no Lai Haraoba with this conflict we are heading towards nothingness, with our people in Relief Camps whose houses have been burnt and dismantled. Though we miss festivals, at the same time we remember how much we are suffering in this conflict. So we say ‘Yes’ to ‘No Holi,’ the little winners and the O.Y.O.Management Team remarked.
Players from Oriental Youths Organisation (OYO), Kongpal Iranpham Thongkhong took the winner’s trophy in both the categories of 19th State Level Mini Boys & Girls Handball Tournament held from 29th- 30th March, 2024, organised at YLK Ground, Tejpur under the aegis of Manipur Handball Association.
‘During the long COVID 19 lockdown, we’ve nowhere to go, so we all cousins started playing together in a closed group finding a small space, from then we continued playing under the guidance of our local club O.Y.O seniors. We are happy winning the Trophy, yet the social situation is utterly depressing.’ remarked Pangambam Malemnganba Meitei of the Team.
‘Yaoshang’ festival, which usually has been observed for five (5) consecutive days, was subject to criticism for its lasting celebrations more understood to be affecting the socio-economic and educational background of the community. Social architects designed an appropriate twist by observing the 5 days Yaoshang festival into Yaoshang Sports. Local clubs would organise sporting events for young boys and girls exploring opportunities for true sportsmanship. Every year 5 days in March are loud and festive.
The situation in the state has halted and paralysed every sector and has disheartened the little players a lot. At this juncture, Manipur Handball Association’s tournament keeps the little player's heart. It’s heartwarming to experience our O.Y.O Team Winning Trophy in both categories. Our sincere endeavor will be in grooming more qualified National Players to bring Laurels of the State, Manipur. ‘The ongoing ethnic war has damaged our hope and aspiration,’ remarked Kshetrimayum Roshikanta Singh, Coach, Handball Team, O.Y.O.
Priority always has been over the many cultural festivals and sports, the Meitei community fixes. There never has been conflict and violence. Even during the years of turmoil under the most insecure draconian Armed Forces and Special Powers Act (AFSPA), where everyday pages in history were tainted with heart wrenching episodes of real and fake encounters in the name of counter-insurgency operations; the Meitei community have never set back from sports.
Sport is the pride of the Meitei Community. Even during the darkest days the community have gone through, Sports have the sole companion to keep up the hearts and soul of the younger generation. Hardly there would be any young boy and girl in any Meitei community who have never participated in any group sporting event at their local level. Playing together is a primary socialising agent of community life which inculcates the sense of we feeling into the young minds and ignites the spirit of collective responsibility.

Input: Mamta Lukram

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02/04/2024

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01/04/2024

Leibak ki erang di leitraba malhanbagi wani, leitre haibadi kanasu yaningba yaodri. Thokeba thoudok marakta Lok Sabha Election 2024 di tha fajilaktrabani. Matik chai, mayam geenee haiduna thoklakleeba sing asina kayamuk thabak ta onthokani hybadi praja meeyamna chingnaba thamdabadi natte.

Heeram sida meeyamgu wapham taminnasi.

31/03/2024

“Ahanba oina Vote thadhagadouriba nahasingida kari paojel piningi?”

Maheshwar Thounaojam, RPI (A) Candidate
Manipur Lok Sabha Election 2024.

30/03/2024

“RPI (A) da vote thadabadi BJP da thadabaga chap manei hainei.”

Know your Candidate Ep2

A candid chat with Maheshwar Thounaojam, RPI (A) Candidate.

Kari hairi, kari touningli taminasi!

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https://youtu.be/Ok0f1-GzTGI?si=LezWaaSpw5bPds4a

28/03/2024

Ene Noyoni gi Soibum Kanghou ne mayam mahao tangbirabo!

Kakching gi maming chatpa mapham ne ene gi potpham se. Kamaina kamdouna hourakhi phongdorakhi Ene na.

📍Kakching Bazaar

26/03/2024

Know your Candidate! Episode 1
A candid chat with Oja Bimol Akoijam, INC Candidate

25/03/2024

Yaoshang houba numit ki mayam na kari khalli?

Matamgi echel na leppa leita chtapana, lamta thagi nungaibasu asum loikhidoure. Chahi khuding gi pangthoktuna lakliba yaoshang kumhei ngasigi tangdu leitaba fibam sina mapungphana pangthoknadre adubu laigi oiba thouramdi adumak mapham mapham kharada pangthoknari.



25/03/2024

Achatpa khuding keinom di sainingi😅
Kakching Bora gi mahao di toptop pa mahaoni charikhei penba naidba kaya suni.

Kakching Keithel Macha da potpham phamliba Eche Meera gi paodam.

Karamba Cinema Hall no khangbibra? Mapham sey ubada akhangba kharagidi ningsing mami kaya oigani. Lambi mapam gi dukan p...
23/03/2024

Karamba Cinema Hall no khangbibra?

Mapham sey ubada akhangba kharagidi ningsing mami kaya oigani. Lambi mapam gi dukan pareng su khallubada ngasi ngarang khatamk malli.

"Nongju Ahing", "Chatledo Eidi", "Kanaga Hinghouni", "Meichak Meichak" asinachingba kaya ni mami oina takhiba. Ahongba kayagi marakta honglakliba asidi luna loubam thokee.

Naitom leiriba Azad Cinema Hall, Kakching na arakpa meeoi kayagi mityeng pothapham oiri.

‘Lansida angangsing lambi lanna chatkhidanaba makhoibu sennabiba oina tambiri’ says Naorem Achouba Mangang, Secy, Kangla...
22/03/2024

‘Lansida angangsing lambi lanna chatkhidanaba makhoibu sennabiba oina tambiri’ says Naorem Achouba Mangang, Secy, Kanglasa Thang-Ta Lup, Wakha Leima Ching, ImphalEast.

Instructing the traditional martial arts practice, he was of the view that during this phase of unresolved prolonged conflict situation where youths and children indulge into violence, it is utmost important to shield them from the wild influences. Nurturing them to grow as a physically fit, healthy and mentally sound citizen is the mission of this informal training. On Sunday mornings young boys and girls are welcome to learn Thang-Ta at Wakha leima ching.

Cultural value of community-life is the core of the practice. Dedication, love and honour of the motherland are the virtues encoded. Sense of voluntarism guides the young minds. Everyday learning and practice are based on the principle of self-reliance, discipline, and respect for one another. It has been through years of service that have earned trust of the parents to send their wards to learnthis traditional martial arts culture. Promoting Thang-Ta multiple times has been a beneficial activity- inheriting the rich martial arts skills to keep intact cultural identity, enhancing physical fitness, the art of skilled self-defence, and many more.

The advent of mobile phones with access to the internet has brought a phenomenal change in the lifestyles of the people. Children who used to spend time playing in groups have suddenly shifted to binding themselves back into rooms for hours with phones in their hands, becoming lethargic with losing interest in physical games. Wild aspirations in mobile games have killed the childhood zings of running and playing in the natural environment until exhaustion. The Impact of modernity is bringing a generation gap, subjecting traditional games into natural death. Practicing Thang-ta is a mere attempt to inculcate traditional values besides preservation. The primary objective of practicing Thang-Ta during conflict situations is keeping the young minds in physical activities. As Meiteis we feel we don’t have our protectors. The government seems apathetic towards resolving the conflict. We have to protect ourselves, our land and identity. These emotions usually run high in the young minds. Many young boys who have dedicated themselves to their academic studies, overruled by emotions without any training, would move out and join the village defending team at the peripheries. Many youths got killed and ‘martyred.’ The martyrdom of many young men leaving behind another hatred-filled vengeance-full generation is the fate of future Manipur.

At this point of time, worthwhile activities to enhance the mental and physical well-being of the youths are deemed significant. Learning martial arts skill-sets engrained with cultural values is important to nurture a sense of responsibility for a self-reliant society.

Input: Mamta Lukram

21/03/2024

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18/03/2024

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16/03/2024

Uripok Sorbonthingel gi Abok Ranjana gi heigee mathel singdo ubada chaningoidaba leiroi! Mayam su mapham sey khanglamgani khangdaba yaorabasu mahao tangbirucho achatman lemna mangoi.

14/03/2024

11 Goals chanduna Santosh Trophy 2024 gi “Golden Boot” lourakpa Manipur gi Phijam Sanathoi Meitei gi paodam Sanathoi Phijam

13/03/2024

Handkta ekui kuidana pangthokhiba
Santosh Trophy 2024 da saruk yaruba Manipur team gi Coach Saran Thangjam ki paodam.

"Mai pakhoudrabasu asha chaona, thouna hanba leitana changsinaba mayam gi mateng pamli.”

Oja Rajen has been fighting Cancer since August 2022. He wishes life could be kinder and wait a little longer to watch h...
12/03/2024

Oja Rajen has been fighting Cancer since August 2022. He wishes life could be kinder and wait a little longer to watch his grandkids grow gracefully.
“When I was a student of B.PE (Bachelor of Physical Education) at Nagpur, Bruce Lee was the talk of the town. I, along with 7 of my friends from Manipur would wear denim co-ord paired with black Lee canvas shoes, almost like a uniform taking inspiration from him.
In Class 6, I wrote a short story and was featured in a school magazine. I couldn’t believe my eyes as I worked so hard and had no words to express my joy at that time. However, there was no one to guide me in my school days as my parents were illiterate and local elders were busy with work. We never got to know what jackets or sweaters were and stayed bare-footed most of the time. Upon seeing slate and chalk on rare occasions, they are memories of past times.
I have a few relatives who used to tease me “Kabi lakae!” As the years progressed my writing collection piled up. This took a turn and signaled the time to publish my first book.
My weekly savings of Rs 2 got mature, and I withdrew Rs 700 from the post office. All excited, I headed to 7 Union Press Block printing. It was a rigorous task. My debut book got a block print of rose and leaf cover. When it was published, I gave a few copies to friends, and colleagues out of joy. Then came the challenge as I alone had to take care of the procedures and made me realize the hardships that go into the process. I promised to help struggling people and established Rinda Publications in 1993 taking the initials of my family members.
I have worked several jobs to search for a better life for my family only to be struck with the dreaded Cancer in 2022. While working as a desk Editor at Sanaleibak, I tested positive for COVID-19. A few months later, my health started to deteriorate faster than we could imagine. I experienced the loss of appetite, and rapid weight loss and went through multiple tests and nothing seemed dysfunctional but everyone suspected something must be wrong. After a few rounds, the diagnosis takes an entrance demanding treatments that could cost more than our fortune. After a serious discussion with my family, my children assured me that they could arrange for chemotherapy and radiation therapy which ended in December of 2022. For Rinda Publications, I wish to preserve all the originals published in Bengali and Meitei Mayek for future scholars and enthusiasts. It is quite a challenge to balance the shift of two language mediums as the classics are in Bengali scripts.
Rinda Publications has published over 200 books in Bengali and Meitei Matek script. Out of which, Oja himself has written and published. His book "Athuilugee Manglan" has won an award.

Rajen Khumukcham, 64
Khamnam Leirak
Input: Lanamai Nomi

08/03/2024

It's 2024, International Women's Day is being celebrated all over spaces. How and where are we moving forward along with the ongoing conflict?

In Manipur, no makeup and glamor talk is complete without the household name- “Jenny Khurai”, the celebrated MUA who car...
08/03/2024

In Manipur, no makeup and glamor talk is complete without the household name- “Jenny Khurai”, the celebrated MUA who carved a niche for the transgender community in the glamour world.
I experiment with new techniques, skills, and styles. It's an art and not about appearances anymore but rather becomes a skill set that flows as long as passion persists.
In 1998-99, Manipur's first-ever transgender Beauty Parlour ‘San-Jen’ was opened by me and my good friend Santa Khurai. It was not flourishing in terms of profit but we were able to make decent money daily. We couldn’t afford to keep new machinery and equipment but all we had was a comb, scissors, threading thread, a few makeup kits, and just two simple mirrors – front and back. The following year, in 2000, in a small rented setting, I established ‘Jenny Beauty Parlour’ at Lamlong Bazar, Khurai. Getting into the makeup industry was not something I considered until we crossed paths. I was part of a local dance group while growing up. I earned Rs5O per show and could go up to Rs 200 at the highest. As a performer, I had to learn make-up. I still remember how I felt that day when I was complimented for my makeup looking flawless. But on the other hand, my family stood against my choice.
I was not receiving moral or financial support and had to drop out after studying 1st-semester B.Com at DM College. Soon then one of my friends brought a make-up training form and asked me if I wished to apply. With a few of my savings, I started my training at Nagamapal Beauty Institute which marks the beginning. It’s a cutthroat competition within the ‘makeup community’ and without ‘Discipline’, I won’t be standing here today.
I have witnessed many transgenders who stay unmarried, harassed, and some living at distant relatives' homes and ultimately passing away and it has saddened me immensely. I wish to dedicate or build an Old Age Home for the Transgender Community in the near future.
‘You welcome defeat in your life once you stop trying.’ As humans, we need ways to earn to live and we must not stop trying. Today, Jenny, who proudly identifies as a Transwoman, is successful and thriving.

She is not only a makeup artist but a potloi stylist, producer, and influencer. Running two salons in Imphal she is proudly celebrating her womanhood through her community and beyond.

*Photo credit from Jenny's profile

Jenny Khurai

Input: Lanamai Nomi

07/03/2024

My childhood is full of beautiful memories. We were originally from Malom but moved to Sangaiprou. The art of cooking has always caught my fascination since an early age and it soon became my passion. After my Higher Secondary from Zenith Academy, I pursued my hotel management course at Gao along with IT training and later joined Goa Woodlands Hotel as a front office clerk.
While working there, I watched how chefs prepared different cuisines, and even assisted in chopping veggies and other ingredients during my free time. Sometimes I asked them how to prepare certain dishes, and they were very kind enough to teach me whatever they could. It was around 4 years ago and memories remain fresh as they were kind enough to teach me how to prep certain dishes.
In my early 20s, I moved back to my hometown, where I started the pickle business, but it didn't suit me. While scrolling Facebook, I saw a page called ‘Laugh Tale Cafe’, One Piece-themed cafe. I was mesmerized by it, which traces back to my lost dream of starting my restaurant. Being low on budget, a restaurant is out of my league and seems quite impossible. Why not open it over the street? Taking inspiration from my favourite anime, I decided to go with ‘One Street’ as my trade name. Also, the thought of setting up a trend, especially of anime influence, lifted my spirit as there are no such eat-out places. This led to where I am now. I would rather not call it a ‘business' but an ‘enterprise,’ as it highlights my passion to serve people something good and new.
Indeed, running an established food journey is not a piece of cake, it does take you to a different level of frustration and disappointment. My customers have always been polite with their honest feedback and always encourage me to improve in every aspect from food taste to ingredient sourcing.
Despite all the hardships that I have been facing daily Sir Roshini Kumar's words pushed my abilities beyond things I never imagined. I wish to go big and open a larger space with a theater-like setting where customers can watch the One Piece series while enjoying the food with merchandise beside them. Who doesn't love a space of their own?

Thoudam Ropen Meitei

Ema Thambalmarik, a 73-year-old widow from Khurai Thangjam Leikai runs a small potpham (stall) on the roadside of the NR...
05/03/2024

Ema Thambalmarik, a 73-year-old widow from Khurai Thangjam Leikai runs a small potpham (stall) on the roadside of the NRL pump, Khurai Ahongei. She has been selling the popular known meitei gula and other locally made items such as ladu, bera, or khurman since the 1990s.

“Eina yolliba pot singse akhoi swaida sajaba ngaktani”, says Ema Thambal. Wangkhei, Kongba Uchekon, and Singjamei still seem familiar recalling her memories of when she used to deliver with her bicycle.

Being a widow, life has never been easy for Ema Thambalmarik as she was the only breadwinner to support her son and daughters while growing up. “Keithel Lairembi Ema gi thoujal na warasu nongmatadi chara helhande”, which later shifted the responsibilities to her children. Now, they have been working tirelessly to support their family and never sleep hungry. So just as to kill my time and to extend a little helping hand to my children, I run this small potpham she added.

The public has neglected and ignored the local gulas over the last few decades. During the festive season, packed imported products have overflowed and are easily accessible treats in every household. However, people have only just begun to look for Manipuri gula’s original flavor in recent years. “Suti numit ka nongmaijing numitsing dadi batin sima loi na loiba ngami”, she expressed happily. In recent years, there has been significant growth in the sales of Meitei Gula.

With the recent violence in Manipur, most of the business establishments has been affected badly. This impact has not spared the small potpham of Ema Thambalmarik which suffered many losses due to the uncertainties. Due to the long strikes and curfews, many of her gulas and other items got spoiled and had to be thrown away. Despite all this, she stood strong as she fought for life’s struggle. Bringing a healthy dose of nostalgia, the child in us becomes alive as we pass through this roadside.

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Manipuri Cinema marked its Golden Jubilee this year. Countless reviews by critics have been published since Manipur’s fi...
04/03/2024

Manipuri Cinema marked its Golden Jubilee this year. Countless reviews by critics have been published since Manipur’s first feature film- Matamgi Manipur released in 1972. But, very few have made a lasting mark in the Film Industry. Legendary Film Critic- Meghachandra Kongbam is one of them.

"Six years after obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Banaras Hindu University, I had religiously articulated cinema in various journals and Manipuri newspapers including Poknapham since 1985". Kongbam said.

"I wrote anything relevant to Manipuri cinema and regional cinemas to appeal to regional readers to inform them about cinema for change. As a film activist, I ensured to address problems in Manipuri cinema from time to time".

Six decades after the Indian Cinema, Manipur’s first feature film Matamgi Manipur emerged. The first film bagged the President's Silver Medal in the 20th National Film Awards.
Manipuri Films grew with the Bollywood trend of songs and dances depicting a hero, a heroine, and a villain. However, the Manipuri films reflected the culture, identity of its people, and existing issues of the region.

A decade after Matamgi Manipur, Aribam Syam Sharma’s Imagi Ningthem (My son, My precious) bagged the Grand Prix in the Competition section of the Festival of Three Continents at Nantes, France in 1982. The film travelled around the globe participating in major Film Festivals and proved the potential of Manipuri Cinema in the international arena.

Aribam Shyam’s– Ishanou (The Chosen One) produced in 1990 was selected in UN Certain Regard of the Cannes Film Festival in 1991.

To name a few; SN Chand, G. Narayan Sharma, GC Tongbra, Aribam Syam Sharma, M.Nilamani, K. Ibohal Sharma, and L.Banka Sharma were the torchbearers in the Manipuri Film industry.

"My experience of watching the shooting of S.N Chand’s Brojendragi Luhongba, which was said to be the first Manipuri film in the summer of 1971 in my locality remains unforgettable. This was how it all started. People thronged to the place to have a glimpse of the scene that took place at Ningthem Pukhri (Royal Pond). Till today, I remember the words of mouth circulating among the audience that the hero, SN Chand had done a nose job. Unfortunately, the production of the film was delayed and Matamgi Manipur which was later released in 1972 was credited as the first Manipuri Feature Film".

"Over the years, the style of film production has changed. The target of many filmmakers is to achieve commercial success and to get the returns of the producers. They may assume that the Bollywood style of melodramatic structure can attract a larger audience. As for story writers, there are many reputed writers in the field of Manipuri literature. However, it appears that the writers in the literary field are more centered towards Manipuri theatre than film".

"I was honored with the Best Film Critic Award at the 63rd National Film Awards in 2016. I am still reluctant to claim myself as a “Film Critic”. It is impossible to cross this vast ocean of film medium in one’s lifetime".

"As there is the market potential of Manipuri films in both local and outside Manipur and some films have received global recognition; there is a need for strong support from the Government in providing basic services for the film industry".

"As for Manipur’s film Industry, we need to move the Manipur Government to transfer the nodal department of film from the Art and Culture Department to the Information and Public Relations Department which will get a financial package from the GOI’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting for a vibrant film industry in Manipur".

Meghachandra Kongbam’s book –“Manipuri Cinema” released in April this year encapsulates the history of Manipuri Cinema. The book covers an in-depth analysis of Manipuri Cinema taking account of the contemporary situation. History of art is vital, it’s a must-read for film enthusiasts seeking guidance to make one of their own.

Meghachandra Kongbam,
Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri

01/03/2024

Abok Keinahanbi gi gula!

"Crafting sweetness through generations"

Yumnam Boby and Ningol Leima of Khurai Ahongei continue their age-old tradition of making the popularly meitei gula They are the 2nd generation of the family business. The art of making gula was initially started by their mother Yumnam Keinahanbi almost 40 years back.

Abok Keinahanbi gi gula is different from others and known by many. Besides the tasty gulas, Abok Keinahanbi used to make other 'ngamok' (local snacks). But now the family is only confined to making gulas. She was recognized for the best seller award in one of the editions of Manipur Chinjak Festivals.

28/02/2024

Ngasidagi famba hougadouriba Manipur Assembly 2024 asida lam-lam da ngarang meira thokliba Ema-eben singi paodum.

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